A: Probably a history teacher, and a damn good one. He’d have a lot of General Patton quotes, Theodore Roosevelt quotes, Vince Lombardi quotes.

Q: What one thing that he’s said has stuck with you?

A: “As long as I’m alive, I intend to live.”

Q: Is Terrell Owens more outrageous than you?

A: He’s always been more outrageous. Done a lot of crazy things.

Q: Favorite stadium?

A: All away games. I like being the underdog, being rooted against.

Q: What do you expect [today] in Philly?

A: I’ll hear everything in the book. They don’t like me much. I can’t blame ’em.

Q: One person in history you would like to meet?

A: JFK. He had to make pressure-packed decisions during a chaotic time.

Q: Favorite non-football athlete?

A: Mickey Mantle.

Q: Best piece of advice from your mother?

A: You can’t please everyone, so go with what makes you happy.

Q: How would “The Bachelor” have been different if you starred instead of Jesse Palmer?

A: I couldn’t play the serious role, trying to find my future wife on a reality TV series.

Q: If I were president I would …

A: Listen more closely to the hard-working, blue-collar people. They’re the unsung heroes.

Q: Most embarrassing moment?

A: Sophomore year in high school. One of the hottest girls went out with me. She was a senior. I bought her dinner, took her to the movies. Then I made the mistake of taking her to a party, where she met a senior. Shows you how much game I had. But I’ve gotten better.

Q: What would people be surprised to learn about you?

A: Everybody thinks I’m some crazy jock. But off the field, I’m a laid-back person.

Q: Describe your perfect woman.

A: I haven’t met her yet. But I’m always looking.

Q: Blonde, brunette or redhead?

A: All three.

Q: Favorite club?

A: Marquee in New York; Previ Opium Garden in Miami; Joseph’s in L.A.

Q: Worst fear?

A: Being buried alive.

Q: Favorite TV show?

A: “Seinfeld.” But I can watch “Unsolved Mysteries” and “Cops” all day.

Q: What drives you?

A: Fear of being mediocre.

Q: David Wells is my friend because …

A: He’s someone I can relate to. We both made it when we probably weren’t supposed to. The odds were against us.

Q: How were the odds against you?

A: I was some white receiver running 4.7. I had to go to junior college. I’m not the fastest guy or the strongest guy. I’m a person who works the hardest and has the biggest heart. I’m that guy sitting home watching TV. I did it all myself. People can relate to me.

Q: When will the Giants win a Super Bowl?

A: Hopefully this year.

Q: It won’t be this year.

A: You can’t tell me you thought Carolina was gonna be in the Super Bowl last year and you can’t say we’re not gonna win it this year. All 32 teams have a legitimate chance of winning the Super Bowl.

Q: Best gentleman’s club?

A: I’m partial to the ones in Vegas and Miami.

Q: Eli Manning?

A: Gonna be everything his brother is, everything his father was.

Q: Kurt Warner?

A: Very intelligent. It was hard to lose Kerry [Collins], but I’ll take these guys to battle any day.

Q: What’s it like being young and a New York Giant?

A: It’s fun being young in New York. You need to be disciplined so you don’t overindulge.

Q: Do you play in a rage?

A: I wouldn’t say a rage, but I like being the aggressor. Pushing the envelope.

Q: Will you tone down your act?

A: I’m gonna play like Jeremy Shockey, like I’ve been playing forever. It’s the only way I know.

Q: The best thing about being you?

A: Meeting celebrities. Chevy Chase, that was a thrill. Bill Clinton – great guy. Hope he gets well soon.